Inside Microsoft's internal IE8 privacy battles: The WSJ has reported that after in-fighting and arguments, Microsoft pared down an Internet Explorer 8 feature to enhance user privacy in order to better accommodate the demands of online advertisers.

Bing Maps gets taxi fare calculator: There's a new app for Bing Maps that calculates taxi fare between two addresses in a metropolitan area—and it's accurate. It's a cool, if minor, new feature for both city folk and tourists alike.